Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Sixties York
- Barker Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- The County Court House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Middleham Jewel
- York Bombed
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Shambles
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop